KANO REPORTEDLY BOILING

Former CBN governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi named new Emir of Kano

 Former  CBN governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has been named the new Emir of Kano contrary to earlier reports that the late Emir's eldest son Sanusi Ado Bayero, had been named the new Emir. The announcement was made this evening Sunday June 8th by the Secetary to the Kano state Government, Rabiu Zakariya. 
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Going by the tweets of Jamil Abubakar, Son of Inspector General of Police, riot has broken out in Kano state following the announcement of former CBN governor Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano. According to his tweets, Jamil says the people of Kano are not happy with the announcement and are causing trouble in the town. He however says the situation has been brought under control and no life was lost.